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DA0-002 Data Acquisition and Preparation Practice Question
Which THREE data sources are suitable for web scraping? (Select three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse 'web scraping' with any form of data extraction, but the exam specifically tests the understanding that scraping involves HTTP-based retrieval of web content, not direct file downloads or database queries.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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HTML pages
HTML pages are suitable for web scraping because they contain structured or semi-structured data in markup format that can be parsed using libraries like BeautifulSoup or Scrapy. Web scrapers extract information from the DOM tree by targeting specific tags, classes, or attributes, making HTML a primary source for scraping.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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HTML pages
Why this is correct
HTML is the primary source for web scraping.
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JSON APIs
Why this is correct
APIs return structured data that can be scraped.
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CSV files
Why it's wrong here
CSV files are typically downloaded directly, not scraped from web pages.
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Database connections
Why it's wrong here
Database access is separate from web scraping.
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PDF documents
Why this is correct
PDFs on websites can be scraped.
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Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026
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